Survey Manager

STV, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Survey Manager to join its Atlanta team. This position requires overseeing survey projects, ensuring data quality, and working collaboratively with a dynamic team. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. The company fosters diversity and inclusion and encourages all interested candidates to apply.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (16 days)

Continuing Education Program

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in surveying (Altas, Boundaries, etc.).
• Ability to operate various survey equipment proficiently.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey crew and coordinate field work completion.
• Responsible for data quality collection in the field.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain equipment.

Skills

Operating survey equipment

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Civil 3D CAD

AutoCAD

Trimble GPS equipment

Microstation OpenRoads/InRoads

Trimble Business Center

Job description

STV is seeking a Survey Manager for our Survey Group in either our Acworth, Duluth or Atlanta, GA locations.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 4 years of experience with Altas, Boundaries, Construction Staking and Topographic Surveys.
• Must be able to operate survey equipment proficiently including but not limited to: Trimble Robotic Total stations, Trimble GPS equipment, levels along with basic computer operating skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced working environment, be able to read and understand plats and construction plans and interact professionally with clients or their representatives and landowners.
• Must possess a proven work history, strong work ethic, team-player attitude and be able to multi-task while directing multiple field personnel to meet client driven deadlines.
• Must possess the ability to problem solve and think outside the box.
• Ability to walk long distances over a wide variety of terrains while carrying up to 50 lbs. in all weather conditions.
• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED required.
• Georgia DOT experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record that meets our insurance requirements, be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check.
• Boundary survey experience (GDOT database prep experience preferred)
• Extensive Civil 3D CAD and/or AutoCAD drafting required
• Microstation OpenRoads/InRoads experience a plus
• Trimble Business Center experience a plus
• Must be able to read and interpret topographic mapping and possess ability to draw detailed sketches of structures

Daily responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing duties as assigned by the RPLS to complete projects in an accurate, safe, ethi
• cal, professional and within a timely manner.
• LSIT or higher is preferred
• Lead all drafting efforts and point
• processing (both conventional and GPS)
• Coordinate field work completion, preparation, calculation sheets, drafting efforts
• Assist with condensing drafting process to improve quality and overall plat development efforts

• Serves as lead on a survey crew and instructs crew members on survey techniques.
• Upload/Download files of survey data to their proper locations onto the field data collector or office computer.
• Uses of Trimble surveying equipment including but not limited to GPS, total stations and data collectors to assist with the determination of elevations and property boundaries.
• Responsible for collecting quality data in the field, keeping good clean documentation of work performed and sketches in a field book and perform accurate simple calculations as needed to complete surveys.
• Responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance, ensures vehicle has proper equipment and supplies each morning and returns remaining equipment and supplies at end of shift.
• Communicate daily with Project Surveyor and/or technician regarding land survey project schedule and work progress.
• Prepare daily reports, time sheets, and other required paperwork.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.